We have shown you the CAD images of the new MRC Academy CV2 2wd buggy as well as showing you the first production shots from last week and today here are the studio photos of the chassis which have been floating around the internet the last few days. The car looks good, well made and strong and a capable contender at big races we’re sure.
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Hudy have announced the release of these first purpose designed and manufactured droop gauge support blocks for 1/8 Off-road. As with all droop support blocks their use is dead simple, simply remove the tires from your buggy and using a flat surface put the car chassis on the support blocks, placing the front support block below the servo saver and the rear support block below the rear suspension mounting. Then using a chassis droop gauge with elevated scales, measure the droop under the wheel axle hex, using the downstop screws to alter the suspension droop on each side of the car.
Source: RCCA [rccaraction.com]
Korean R/C parts maker Much More have released a new range of buggy stands in a number of colours. Similar to their current line up of touring car stands these new versions are taller to allow the necessary clearance of the longer reaching suspension arms of electric buggies. Available in 3 colours – purple, blue and black, the stand is made from aluminum and sports the Much More logo on the side and top while the top surface features an anti slip material.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
Available in two versions, Team Associated’s XP Digital Servos feature many enhancements that improve vehicle control and on-track performance. Equipped with an all-new ultra-precise metal gear and an advanced microprocessor, the XP Digital Servo provides precise outputs and ultra-fast signal response. The state-of-the-art aluminum heat sink mid case lowers operating temperatures for fade-free performance.
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Model Rectifier Corporation are to release their new Academy GV2 Pro buggy this month. The car was displayed last weekend in Vineland NJ at the “Trinity East Coast Champs” and can been seen in these pictures posted on rctech.net. The buggy which arrived at the MRC headquarters just hours before the race was not raced due to its late arrival.
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Since winning the IFMAR World Championships in 2005 the BJ4 Worlds Edition has been the most successful 1/10th 4wd off-road racing buggy available. It made its debut at the 2005-2006 IFMAR World Championships in Collegno, Italy, and Ryan Maifield & Ryan Cavalieri drove their respective BJ4 Worlds buggies to the top qualifying position and 1st place. To recognise that success JConcepts has released a Special Edition kit.
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Serpent have just announced that they are to return to off road racing and have signed one of the sports top designers in the process. Gerd Strenge, better known as Mr.Durango from Germany, has entered into a long-term cooperation with Serpent, for the development of offroad rc racing cars. Strenge is famous in the electric offroad scene, for his very innovative Team Durango 1/10 scale 4wd offroad project. Gerd started this project in 2002 and he has been developing the car ever since. His Team Durango car has been European Champion and his cars have reached many GP, EC and even WC finals in the hands of famous drivers like Hara and Marc Reinhard.
This obviously also announces a return of Serpent in the offroad arena. Serpent has been very active in 1/8 offroad racing from mid 80-ties until late 80-ties. Cars like the legendary and EC winning Serpent Cobra and its successor the Serpent Spirit.
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Just officially announced by Team Associated is this Team Billet Aluminum Upgrade Kit for the companies 18B. The kit includes four threaded aluminum shock bodies, dogbones, shock towers, suspension arms, caster blocks, steering blocks, rear hub carriers, wheel nuts, and motor mount. All parts are machined out of tough 6061-T6 aluminum and are blue anodized for a great look.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
